Rainbow Point Campground

Custer Gallatin National Forest — lakeside, fishing, hiking

Location: West Yellowstone, MT, MT

Price: From $26 per night

Price range: $26–$35 per night

Rating: 4 out of 5 (518 reviews)

Season: May through October

Rainbow Point Campground is located on the banks of scenic Hebgen Lake, in southwestern Montana. It is approximately 10 miles north of West Yellowstone and the West Entrance of Yellowstone National Park. Visitors enjoy the area for its boating, fishing and hiking opportunities, as well as its close proximity to Yellowstone.Hebgen Lake is considered Montana’s premier still-water fishing lake.

Cell coverage (FCC estimate): strong signal. Actual signal may vary in remote areas. Best carrier: T-Mobile. Verizon 4G: 100%. AT&T 4G: 100%. T-Mobile 4G: 100%.

Amenities: Fire Rings, Picnic Tables, Vault Toilets, Drinking Water, Electric Hookups, Fishing, Boat Launch, Firewood for Sale

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Rainbow Point Campground offers scenic lakeside camping on Hebgen Lake with excellent fishing for brown, cutthroat, and rainbow trout, plus convenient access to Yellowstone National Park just 10 miles away. Campers praise the well-maintained grounds and peaceful atmosphere.

Wildlife alert: Grizzly bears, gray wolves, and bison inhabit the area within 8km—practice bear safety and store food properly.

Insider tips for Rainbow Point Campground: Book early—this is a popular federal campground with limited availability. Only select sites have electric hookups; plan accordingly if you need power. Request Loop C if possible—campers report it accommodates larger RVs (27'+ bumper pulls) with easy backup access.

Skip Rainbow Point Campground if: You need full hookups—only electric available on select sites, no water or sewer.. You have a low-clearance vehicle—the final 2 miles of road to the campground are rough.. You're visiting outside May-October—seasonal closures apply..

Best time to visit Rainbow Point Campground: May-October — Campground operates seasonally during these months only.. Summer (June-August) — Peak season for fishing, boating, and wildlife viewing with stable weather..

Nearby campgrounds: Lonesomehurst Campground (West Yellowstone, MT), Cherry Creek Campground (West Yellowstone, MT), Spring Creek Camp Area (MT), Basin Station Cabin (WEST YELLOWSTONE, MT).